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KLM celebrates 80 years of linking Manchester to Amsterdam

KLM is marking the 80th anniversary of it’s operation from Manchester to Amsterdam.  KLM connects the North West of England to the Dutch capital's Schipol airport and onwards to KLM’s extensive network of 165 destinations worldwide. KLM’s Manchester to Amsterdam route was first launched on 27th … [Read more...]

MAG acquires price comparison site looking4.com

MAG, the UK’s largest airport group, has acquired Looking4.com, the online consolidator and price comparison business, for an undisclosed sum. Looking4.com and its team of 35 people will become part of MAG, and integrate into MAG’s Airport Services division, alongside the group’s dedicated … [Read more...]

Consultation period extended for SEMMM Strategy

Due to overwhelming demand from residents and businesses to have their say on plans to continue improving transport across north Cheshire, Stockport and south east Manchester, the consultation period for SEMMM Strategy has been extended until Monday 16th July meaning you now have more time to get … [Read more...]

GM Mayor Issues Statement Following Rail Strike Action

This week's Rail Strike Action has prompted Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, to issue a joint statement with the Mayor of Liverpool City Region stating he believes there is a strong case for keeping guards on trains.  Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham and Mayor of Liverpool City … [Read more...]

Northern Rail Strike causes more disruption for passengers

Northern Rail has released its timetables for today and this coming Thursday, two of the three days of RMT strike action taking place this week. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (19, 21 and 23 June) will see further action by RMT members and Northern has developed timetables to keep the north of … [Read more...]

Rail disruption across Greater Manchester

Rail disruption across Greater Manchester may affect passengers travelling across the region and into Yorkshire and the North East this weekend. Passengers are reminded to check before they travel as upgrades to the railway take place. On Saturday 16 June and Sunday 17 June Network Rail … [Read more...]

Long-haul routes boost passenger numbers at Manchester Airport

Passengers numbers at Manchester Airport in May have been boosted by the introduction of new long-haul flights and the promise of additional routes to Addis Ababa and Mumbai later this year.  The UK's 3rd largest airport reported nearly 2.5 million passengers passing through its three terminals in … [Read more...]

Plans to Ease Congestion at Manchester Airport

Plans to ease congestion at Manchester Airport have been announced that are designed to reduce overcrowding on it's terminal forecourts.  In March, it was announced a forecourt management plan was being introduced, including the creation of a new drop-off zone, from where passengers will be … [Read more...]

Contractor awarded £67m M56 Smart motorway

Galliford Try has been awarded a £67m contract by Highways England to design and construct the M56 Smart motorway scheme between junctions 6 and 8 to the west of Manchester Airport. Works on the M56 Smart motorway scheme include upgrading pavements, barriers and drainage as well as installation of … [Read more...]

Barclays £500m Northern Powerhouse fund to boost business

Barclays £500m Northern fund has been launched to boost growth for small and medium-sized businesses in the North of England as part of the bank’s commitment to support the Government’s Northern Powerhouse initiative.  Barclays Northern fund is available to inject investment into businesses across … [Read more...]